Burke claims Whiteside School District 115 reported the incident to the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.

Burke says they are also cooperating with law enforcement after Springfield filed police reports.

Springfield wants to transfer her children to another school district but has yet to hear from authorities if that can occur.

Superintendent Peggy Burke provided the following written statement.

I want to take this opportunity to inform our district parents and stakeholders of an alleged student-on-student incident that occurred over this past summer during the course of the district’s SOAR program. Out of concern for the students’ privacy, I cannot provide any details of this incident, other than confirm that no staff members were accused of any misconduct. This is strictly a student matter. School district administration reported the incident to DCFS and the district is cooperating with DCFS and local law enforcement with their investigation of this matter. The school district takes seriously all allegations involving students. Providing a safe and secure learning environment for your children remains our number one priority, and we will do everything we can to ensure your children’s safety while in our care.